People always remembered him. I was in several bands with Manny and had the pleasure of helping him produce and record his own hip hop music. His death was tragic, but he died doing something that he loved. He won't be forgotten. ––Tommy Lift in Goodbye, Manny Fresh.

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2008 Mayor’s Night Hoops Program Tips Off

Program Encourages Youth Activity

Photography by Brian Frame.

2008-06-09

Mayor Mark Funkhouser attended the tip off on Saturday, June 7, for the Mayor’s Night Hoops program. Launched in 1992 by former Kansas City Mayor Emanuel Cleaver, the program was relaunched again this year to provide athletic programs for at-risk youth.

A Sustainable Golf Course

Story by Pete Dulin. Photography by Matthew Collins.

2008-06-02

Richard Morantz has a vision for Vinland Natural Nine Golf Course: provide a sustainable, environmentally sensitive recreational area which is nontoxic to the people, animals and plants that live and play there together. While this mission statement sounds a bit Utopian, the idea for such a course is in step with an era of living as part of a "green" movement.

Swimwear and Seafood at City Tavern

Photography by Phil Peterson.

2008-05-20

Local swim wear and underwear boutique, Birdies, hosted a benefit for KCPT held at City Tavern. The evening featured live music by Mark Southerland's Tropical Dovebelly, food and drink from City Tavern, and a cruise wear fashion show by Birdies.

A New Wave of Fans

Photographs by Dustin Draper.

2008-04-21

In the latest edition of the Lillibelle Presents series, Lawrence-based New Wave act The Kinetiks hit the stage at recordBar with original and cover tunes. Photographer Dustin Draper documented the fun.

There's Gonna Be a Revolution

Story and photography by Pete Dulin.

2005-11-01

The lack of hip and expressive apparel options in local stores inspired Tiffany and Christian Hankel to launch a little revolution and a kids clothing boutique named Lillibelle after their daughter.

Photography

Photography and text by Chris Thomas.

2008-04-16

The Kansas City Urban Cyclist Project came from simple origins, I thought it would be interesting to document my friends and fellow cyclists who call Kansas City home. The core idea has always been to raise visibility for cycling in and around the Kansas City area, most notably the urban core featuring the cyclists who ride the streets of Kansas City everyday.

21st Century Farming

Story, photography, and video from Tom Ruggieri and Rebecca Graff, Fair Share Farm.

2008-03-26

Local farmers Tom Ruggieri and Rebecca Graff of Fair Share Farms convert a tractor from gasoline power to electric as an innovative, 21st century approach to farming.

Volume 2, Issue 1

Scribbles is edited by Rachel Johnson.

2008-03-12

Scribbles is a collection of poems, stories, and essays by some Greater Kansas City homeschool kids.

Community Activism

Photography by Robb Walter.

2008-02-29

On February 1st , 2008, a group of civil right activists organized a march against the Minutemen. The Minutemen are an organization about protecting the USA from illegal immigration. The march started at 40th and Washington and went several blocks to the Uptown Theatre where the Minutemen Convention was being held. I don’t pick sides, I just take photos. I hope that you can take something from them.

Host of KKFI's Wednesday MidDay Morning Medley

Story and Photography by Pete Dulin.

2007-04-11

Mark Manning warms up the airways every Wednesday with a radio show that blends themed music play lists, guest appearances, special events, and more. The Wednesday MidDay Medley airs from 10 AM to noon on 90.1 FM KKFI, Kansas City Community Radio, and streams on www.kkfi.org.

New Play Presents Historic Community

Story, video, and photography by Megan Brown.

2008-02-08

Award-winning director and visiting University of Missouri-Kansas City theater professor, Ricardo Khan, develops and directs Quindaro, an exciting new American play about a former community nestled on the Kansas border on the Missouri River.

Meet Kansas City's Funniest Person. No joke.

Interview and photography by Pete Dulin.

2005-12-01

Bradley Meehan earned bragging rights as winner of the 2005 All Comedy Radio “Funniest Person in Kansas City” award. Performing standup comedy is harder than most people think. Actually being funny and making people laugh is even more difficult.

Photography

Photography by James Canty.

2008-01-09

During a respite from winter snowfall and cold temperatures, teens hit the boards at a local skate park on 23rd Street in Independence.

PresentMagazine.com - 2007

PresentMagazine.com

2007-12-31

As the year closes, we recognize the many contributors of stories and photographs featured in PresentMagazine.com. We also thank our readers, advertisers, and key partners including The Lazarus Group.

Pam Taylor and Pete Dulin

Photography Essay

Photographs by Phil Peterson.

2007-12-13

Phil Peterson tromped around town to capture these images of the recent icy weather.

Reader Photos of the First Snow

Photographs by Hector Casanova, Richard Barker, Sarah Murphy, James Canty, and Karta Purkh S. Khalsa

2007-12-10

PresentMagazine.com declared a snow day last week when the first flurry fell and coated the city with a light dusting. Several readers responded to our invitation to snap snow photos, explored the streets, and turned in these shots.

T-Shirts Promote Environmental and Social Awareness

Story by Kevin Kuzma. Photography by Tom Foley and J. Robert Schraeder.

2007-12-07

Recognizing the importance of environmentally friendly programs, more and more companies around the world are taking steps to “go green.” Kansas City’s Interwoven Threads has added its own unique flare to the green movement involving stylish T-shirts and awareness of various social causes.

Ives About Town

Photography by Jeanita and Jerome Ives.

2007-11-12

On October 27, 2007, the Central United Methodist Women's group held their third annual juried art show. There were 51 artists in attendance, with jewelry, photography, paintings, baskets, scarf's, and other wearable art being offered for this mission project.

A Business On the Move

Story by Pete Dulin.

2007-11-05

With over a decade of experience, Brady Vest has developed a distinct, eye-catching style that communicates his vision within the common vocabulary of letterpress. Joined by Hammerpress partner and designer Lindsay Laricks, the duo has ample room to work in their new expanded letterpress shop, retail boutique, and design studio.